CA2965653A1 - Security device for trailer doors - Google Patents

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CA2965653A1
CA2965653A1 CA2965653A CA2965653A CA2965653A1 CA 2965653 A1 CA2965653 A1 CA 2965653A1 CA 2965653 A CA2965653 A CA 2965653A CA 2965653 A CA2965653 A CA 2965653A CA 2965653 A1 CA2965653 A1 CA 2965653A1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/02Locks for railway freight-cars, freight containers or the like; Locks for the cargo compartments of commercial lorries, trucks or vans
    • E05B83/08Locks for railway freight-cars, freight containers or the like; Locks for the cargo compartments of commercial lorries, trucks or vans with elongated bars for actuating the fastening means
    • E05B83/10Rotary bars
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • E05B13/001Covers preventing access to handles or keys
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • E05B13/002Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used locking the handle
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B65/00Locks or fastenings for special use
    • E05B65/48Hasp locks

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SECURITY DEVICE FOR TRAILER DOORS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a security device and more particularly, relates to a security device to be used with the doors of a trailer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Trailers for towing behind a vehicle are well known in the art. They come in various sizes and configurations and range from small trailers utilized by consumers to larger trailers which are typically utilized by contractors. Trailers are typically used for carrying parts and tools which a contractor will typically require when working on site.
An extremely prevalent problem which presents itself to most contractors is the theft of equipment from the trailer. Such thefts can occur if the trailer is left on site unsupervised, such as may occur during the overnight hours or even during working hours.
There are different known arrangements for locking the trailers. One popular arrangement is one wherein a vertically extending bar locks into both the top and bottom frames of the trailer proximate the door opening. In such an arrangement, there is provided a horizontal bar which is used to rotate the vertical post into and out of a locking relationship with the trailer. The horizontal bar is then typically secured between two hasps, at least one of which is movable to allow movement of the bar to rotate the vertical post.
The two hasps are typically secured together by means of a lock.
Problems arise with respect to the above arrangement. Thieves have become very adept at picking such locks or just cutting them off to gain access to the contents of the trailer. Furthermore, often the lock is not securely fixed due to the inattention or laziness of employees accessing the trailer.

It would therefore be desirable to have a security device which overcomes the above recited problems and which security device is easy to use and would automatically lock the trailer doors once activated.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a security device for a trailer door, the security device having a rotatable post for locking the door, a bar member attached to the post, the security device comprising a plate member for securement to a substrate, a cover hingedly connected to the plate member and movable between an open and closed position, a locking device mounted at one end of the cover, the locking device having a housing, a plunger mounted within the housing, the plunger being movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the plunger being spring biased to the extended position, and a deflector extending upwardly from the plate member, the deflector having an aperture formed therein, the plate being located such that the plunger enters the aperture when the cover is in a closed position.
Typically, the known trailers are secured by inserting a lock between two hasps, which lock a horizontal bar used to rotate a vertical post between locked and unlocked positions.
The security device of the present invention functions to prevent access to the hasps.
The device will include a member enclosing the hasps and which member is formed of a suitable material such as stainless steel.
In greater detail, the security device utilizes a plate member which is secured to a substrate. Typically, the substrate will be the door itself although some arrangements could utilize a portion of the trailer wall.
- 2 -The cover is hingedly connected to the plate member and is movable between open and closed positions. In the open position, access is provided through the hasp and bar member to lock or unlock the door as desired. In the closed position, access to the hasp is denied and the trailer is secured.
The cover is preferably designed to have its hinge arranged at the upper portion of the cover. The hinge arrangement is preferably one wherein the cover may be maintained in the open position without human intervention. A number of arrangements can be used including one wherein the hinge and cover, when in the fully open position, require a greater than normal effort to close the cover.
The cover preferably includes an interior wall to form a compartment therein.
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sealing material may be utilized such that when the cover is in a closed position, a moisture impermeable barrier is formed to prevent moisture entering the compartment.
The locking device is mounted in one end of the cover, the locking device having a housing with a plunger mounted within the housing. The plunger is movable between the extended position and the retracted position with the plunger being spring biased to the extended position.
The deflector extends upwardly from the plate member and has an aperture formed therein. Preferably, the plate member has an angled portion which will contact the plunger when the cover is moved from the open to closed position. This will allow the plunger to be guided downwardly where it will enter an aperture formed in the deflector.
The locking device is of the push-pull type wherein once a key is entered therein, an inner housing containing the plunger may be retracted. This will permit opening of the cover and access to the bar member.
- 3 -BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating embodiments thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a typical trailer having a door on a side thereof;
Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the arrangement for locking an actuating bar or lever;
Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating operation of the security device of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating the under side of the cover of the security device;
Figure 5 is an exploded view of a locking arrangement utilized with the security device of the present invention;
Figure 6 is an end and cross-sectional view of the locking device of Figure 5;
Figure 7 is an exploded view thereof;
Figure 7A is an end view thereof;
Figure 7B is a side view thereof;
Figure 7C is a cross-sectional view thereof; and Figure 8 is an end and cross-sectional view of the locking device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated in Figure 1 a trailer which is generally designated by reference numeral 10.
Trailer 10 is typical of that used in the construction industry and typically is used to carry tools and material to a site. It will be understood that different types of trailers may utilize
- 4 -the security device of the present invention including those where end doors are located, either a single door or multiple doors, on the rear of the trailer.
Door 14 is mounted in position using a pair of hinged members 16. On the opposite side of door 14 there is provided a handle assembly generally designated by reference numeral 18. Handle assembly 18 includes a vertically extending locking rod 20 which can be rotated such that rod 20 enters into or disconnects from locks in the frame of the trailer.
As shown in Figure 2, locking rod 20 has a pair of ears 22 mounted thereto into which there is mounted a handle 24. A distal end 26 of handle 24 is angled outwardly to provide easier gripping thereof.
Typically handle 24 is secured by means of a first hasp 28 which is secured by means of a screw 30. Hasp 28 is generally rotatable. A second hasp 32 is provided beneath hasp 28 and may either be fixed or rotatable. Each of the hasps has apertures 34 through which a lock or light member may be connected. The lock thus prevents the movement of handle 24.
Referring to Figure 2, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a base plate 36 which is secured to a substrate 38 which may be the door or other portion of the trailer. Base plate 36 is secured to substrate 38 by means of screws 40.
Mounted on base plate 36 is a deflector generally designated by reference numeral 42.
Deflector 42 includes an upwardly extending upright wall 44 which has an aperture 46 formed therein. Upright wall 44 terminates in an angled wall 48. It will be noted that surrounding deflector 42 mounted on base plate 36 is an insulator 50.
A cover 52 is illustrated in Figure 3 and comprises a front wall 54, a rear wall 56, side walls 58 and a top wall 60. As shown in Figure 4, there is provided an interior wall 62
- 5 -which forms a front compartment. The arrangement is such that when cover 52 is in the closed position, it seals on insulating material 50 to provide a substantially impermeable barrier to entry of moisture into the compartment defined by interior wall 62.
Cover 52 is connected to base plate 36 through a hinge structure 64 of the base of rear wall 56. Hinge 64 preferably is of the type that when cover 52 is in the fully open position, closing of the cover is inhibited due to a protrusion on the hinge.
However, an increased force on the cover will overcome the frictional engagement of the hinge and permit closing thereof As shown in Figure 4, a locking assembly 66 is mounted in front wall 54 of cover 52.
Locking assembly 66 includes an outer housing 68 and an inner housing 70. A
plunger 72 is spring biased by a plunger spring 78 which acts against plunger screw 80. At the other end of outer housing 68, there are provided a plurality of (three) springs 74.
Springs 74 are biased against a plurality of set screws 82 which engage with inner housing 70.
A lock cylinder 76 has mounted interiorly thereof a plunger 72 which is biased by spring 78 against plunger screw 80.
It will be noted that there is provided a slot 90 in inner housing 70. Locking screw 84 has an end thereof within slot 90 to thereby limit the longitudinal movement.
It will be understood that the above described embodiment is for purposes of illustration only and that changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Claims (5)

I CLAIM:
1. A security device for a trailer door, said security device having a rotatable post for locking said door, a bar member attached to said post, said security device comprising:
a plate member for securement to a substrate;
a cover hingedly connected to said plate member and movable between an open and closed position;
a locking device mounted at one end of said cover, said locking device having a housing, a plunger mounted within said housing, said plunger being movable between an extended position and a retracted position, said plunger being spring biased to said extended position; and a deflector extending upwardly from said plate member, said deflector having an aperture formed therein, said plate being located such that said plunger enters said aperture when said cover is in a closed position.
2. The security device of Claim 1 wherein said cover has a pair of side walls, a front wall, an end wall and a top wall, further including an interior wall spaced from said front wall to form a compartment, a sealing member on said plate member, said sealing member sealing said compartment to reduce moisture entry thereto.
3. The security device of Claim 1 wherein said lock is a key operated push-pull lock.
4. The security device of Claim 1 wherein each of said side walls has aligned slots formed therein, said slots being located at a free marginal edge of said side walls and being designed to receive said bar member.
5. The security device of Claim 4 wherein said cover is formed of a stainless steel material.
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